Educational – FirstArtBooks.com https://firstartbooks.com Instructional Drawing Books for Kids Wed, 11 Jan 2023 07:24:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 https://firstartbooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-pencil-1-1-32x32.png Educational – FirstArtBooks.com https://firstartbooks.com 32 32 Artistic Outlets Improve Problem Solving Skills in Children https://firstartbooks.com/artistic-outlets-improve-problem-solving-skills-in-children/ Wed, 11 Jan 2023 07:21:44 +0000 https://firstartbooks.com/?p=1026 It is well-established that engaging in artistic activities, such as drawing, painting, and music, can have a positive impact on cognitive development in children. One specific benefit that has been researched is the improvement of problem solving skills.

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How to Draw: Halloween by Kevin Coulston

Trace Then Color: Cartoon Robots
by Kevin Coulston

Artistic minds, Creative Thinkers.

It is well-established that engaging in artistic activities, such as drawing, painting, and music, can have a positive impact on cognitive development in children. One specific benefit that has been researched is the improvement of problem-solving skills.

Participating in artistic activities can help children learn to think creatively and to come up with unique solutions to problems. For example, when drawing or painting, children must think about composition, color theory, and spatial relationships, which can help them develop their visual problem-solving skills. Similarly, playing an instrument or composing music requires children to think about melody, harmony, and rhythm, which can improve their musical problem-solving abilities.

In addition, artistic activities can also help children develop the ability to think abstractly, which is an important skill for solving problems. For example, when drawing a picture, children must be able to imagine how different elements will look when they are put together, which requires them to think abstractly.

Furthermore, artistic activities can help children learn to think outside the box and to approach problems from different perspectives. This ability to think divergently is a key element of creative problem-solving.

It is important to note that the benefits of artistic activities in child’s development goes beyond just problem-solving. Such activities can boost overall cognitive development, emotional well-being and social skills.

However, it is important that children are encouraged to explore and experiment with different artistic outlets, rather than being pressured to excel or produce a specific outcome. This will allow them to fully experience the benefits of artistic activities and develop their problem-solving skills in a natural and enjoyable way.

 

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5 Reasons Your Kids Will Love This Book

  1. Easy-to-follow instructions
  2. Funny art you won’t find in any other series
  3. Promotes active imaginations
  4. Boosts creativity, and nurtures talent.
  5. Hours and hours of fun!

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 It’s vitally important to encourage creativity in our kids. This fun activity book will guide  them through tracing and then coloring 50 different robot characters, but when they’re done, I expect you’ll see many more creatures and characters that come directly from their own imaginations. Inspire storytelling, artistic tendencies, and embrace having fun with this kid-friendly art series from children’s book author and illustrator Kevin Coulston.

This book and many more in the series are available on Amazon.com, and are eligible for Prime shipping! Click here to buy.

 

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How Drawing at a Young Age Encourages Social Development https://firstartbooks.com/how-drawing-at-a-young-age-encourages-social-development/ Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:26:34 +0000 https://firstartbooks.com/?p=1009 Drawing at a young age can be a great way to encourage social development in children. When children draw, they are often creating representations of the people and things around them. This process helps them to understand and make sense of the world around them.

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How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals

How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals
by Kevin Coulston

Drawing a Social Circle

Drawing at a young age can be a great way to encourage social development in children. When children draw, they are often creating representations of the people and things around them. This process helps them to understand and make sense of the world around them.

As children draw, they may also be using their imagination and creativity, which can help to develop their problem-solving skills. When children are given the freedom to express themselves through drawing, they may also feel more comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas with others. This can lead to improved communication skills and a greater sense of self-confidence.

Additionally, drawing can be a social activity when children draw together or share their drawings with others. This can help to foster a sense of community and encourage children to interact and collaborate with their peers.

In summary, drawing at a young age can encourage social development in children by helping them to understand and make sense of the world around them, developing their problem-solving skills, improving communication skills, and fostering a sense of community.

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5 Reasons Your Kids Will Love This Book

  1. Easy-to-follow instructions
  2. Funny art you won’t find in any other series
  3. Promotes active imaginations
  4. Boosts creativity, and nurtures talent.
  5. Hours and hours of fun!

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 It’s vitally important to encourage creativity in our kids. This fun activity book will guide them through drawing 50 different robot characters, but when they’re done, I expect you’ll see many more creatures and characters that come directly from their own imaginations. Inspire storytelling, artistic tendencies, and embrace having fun with this kid-friendly art series from children’s book author and illustrator Kevin Coulston.

This book and many more in the series are available on Amazon.com, and are eligible for Prime shipping! Click here to buy.

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“HOW TO DRAW: CUTE CARTOON ANIMALS”
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6 Ways to Promote Children’s Creativity https://firstartbooks.com/6-ways-to-promote-childrens-creativity/ Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:43:55 +0000 https://firstartbooks.com/?p=1001 Engaging children's creativity is an important part of their overall development and can help them to explore their imagination, build problem-solving skills, and develop confidence in their abilities. Here are six ways that parents and caregivers can encourage children's creativity and help them to develop their artistic talents:

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How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals

How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals
by Kevin Coulston

Develop Their Artist Talents

Engaging children’s creativity is an important part of their overall development and can help them to explore their imagination, build problem-solving skills, and develop confidence in their abilities. Here are six ways that parents and caregivers can encourage children’s creativity and help them to develop their artistic talents:

  1. Step-by-step drawing books: These books provide a series of progressively more complex shapes and lines that children can follow to create a finished drawing. This is a great way to introduce children to the basics of drawing and help them build their skills.
  2. Art supplies: Providing children with a variety of art supplies, such as paints, crayons, markers, and clay, can help them to explore their creativity and come up with new ideas for projects.
  3. Open-ended prompts: Rather than giving children specific instructions for a project, try providing open-ended prompts that allow them to come up with their own ideas. For example, you might ask them to create a picture using a particular color or theme, or to build something using a set of materials.
  4. Play: Playtime is an important way for children to engage their creativity and practice problem-solving. Providing children with a variety of toys and games that encourage them to use their imagination can help to spark their creativity.
  5. Nature: Taking children outside and exploring nature can be a great way to engage their creativity. Encourage them to collect leaves, sticks, and other natural objects, and then use these materials to create art projects or other imaginative creations.
  6. Collaboration: Collaborating with other children on creative projects can be a great way to engage kids’ creativity. Encourage them to work together to come up with ideas and solve problems, and try to provide a variety of roles and responsibilities for each child to help them feel invested in the project.

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5 Reasons Your Kids Will Love This Book

  1. Easy-to-follow instructions
  2. Funny art you won’t find in any other series
  3. Promotes active imaginations
  4. Boosts creativity, and nurtures talent.
  5. Hours and hours of fun!

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 It’s vitally important to encourage creativity in our kids. This fun activity book will guide them through drawing 50 different robot characters, but when they’re done, I expect you’ll see many more creatures and characters that come directly from their own imaginations. Inspire storytelling, artistic tendencies, and embrace having fun with this kid-friendly art series from children’s book author and illustrator Kevin Coulston.

This book and many more in the series are available on Amazon.com, and are eligible for Prime shipping! Click here to buy.

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“HOW TO DRAW: CUTE CARTOON ANIMALS”
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Join our mailing list to stay up to date on all “How to Draw” releases from FirstArtBooks. In addition to updates on new books, you’ll receive free drawing and activity pages. A great resource for Parents and Teachers looking to keep their children engaged creatively. Sign up for our free email list here, and get free drawing pages in your inbox right away!

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Why it’s Important to Encourage Creativity at a Young Age https://firstartbooks.com/why-its-important-to-encourage-creativity-at-a-young-age/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:35:30 +0000 https://firstartbooks.com/?p=995 It is important to encourage creativity at a young age because creativity is a crucial skill that children can use to express themselves and solve problems. Creativity helps children think divergently, which means that they are able to come up with multiple solutions to a single problem. This is important because it helps children be more flexible and adaptable in their thinking, which can be useful in many different situations.

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How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals

How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals
by Kevin Coulston

A Creative Mindset = Problem Solving Skills

It is important to encourage creativity at a young age because creativity is a crucial skill that children can use to express themselves and solve problems. Creativity helps children think divergently, which means that they are able to come up with multiple solutions to a single problem. This is important because it helps children be more flexible and adaptable in their thinking, which can be useful in many different situations.

Additionally, creativity is linked to higher levels of cognitive and emotional development. Children who are encouraged to be creative are more likely to be independent, confident, and resilient. These qualities can serve children well throughout their lives, and can help them navigate the challenges and changes they will encounter.

Encouraging creativity in children can also have long-term benefits for their academic and professional success. Many jobs now require employees to be able to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to problems. By encouraging creativity in children, we can help them develop the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.

Overall, encouraging creativity in children is important because it can help them develop important skills, improve their cognitive and emotional development, and prepare them for success in the future.

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5 Reasons Your Kids Will Love This Book

  1. Easy-to-follow instructions
  2. Funny art you won’t find in any other series
  3. Promotes active imaginations
  4. Boosts creativity, and nurtures talent.
  5. Hours and hours of fun!

GET THE BOOK IN JUST 2 DAYS WITH AMAZON PRIME SHIPPING

 It’s vitally important to encourage creativity in our kids. This fun activity book will guide them through drawing 50 different robot characters, but when they’re done, I expect you’ll see many more creatures and characters that come directly from their own imaginations. Inspire storytelling, artistic tendencies, and embrace having fun with this kid-friendly art series from children’s book author and illustrator Kevin Coulston.

This book and many more in the series are available on Amazon.com, and are eligible for Prime shipping! Click here to buy.

CLICK HERE TO BUY
“HOW TO DRAW: CUTE CARTOON ANIMALS”
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Join our mailing list to stay up to date on all “How to Draw” releases from FirstArtBooks. In addition to updates on new books, you’ll receive free drawing and activity pages. A great resource for Parents and Teachers looking to keep their children engaged creatively. Sign up for our free email list here, and get free drawing pages in your inbox right away!

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How Step-by-Step Drawing Books are Keeping Your Kids Focused in School https://firstartbooks.com/how-step-by-step-drawing-books-are-keeping-your-kids-focused-in-school/ Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:57:19 +0000 https://firstartbooks.com/?p=987 As parents, we want to do everything we can to help our children succeed in school. One way to do this is by encouraging creativity at an early age. Step-by-step drawing books are an excellent resource for this, as they provide children with a structured approach to creating artwork while still allowing for plenty of room for artistic expression.

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How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals

How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals
by Kevin Coulston

Building core-skills at an early age.

As parents, we want to do everything we can to help our children succeed in school. One way to do this is by encouraging creativity at an early age. Step-by-step drawing books are an excellent resource for this, as they provide children with a structured approach to creating artwork while still allowing for plenty of room for artistic expression.

One of the benefits of using step-by-step drawing books is that they help children to stay focused in school. When children are learning to draw, their minds are actively engaged in the process. They must pay attention to the instructions and carefully follow each step to create the final product. This focus and concentration can carry over into other areas of their education, helping them to pay better attention in class and improve their overall academic performance.

Not only do step-by-step drawing books keep children focused in school, but they also help to develop important skills such as fine motor control, spatial awareness, and problem-solving. These skills are not only useful in the classroom, but they can also be applied to many other areas of life.

Another great thing about step-by-step drawing books is that they allow children to learn at their own pace. Some children may prefer to work through the book quickly, while others may want to take their time and add their own creative touches to each illustration. This individualized approach to learning can be very beneficial, as it allows children to progress at a rate that is comfortable for them.

So, if you’re looking for a fun and educational activity that will keep your children focused in school, consider getting them a step-by-step drawing book. Not only will they have a blast creating their own masterpieces, but they’ll also be developing valuable skills that will serve them well throughout their education and beyond.

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5 Reasons Your Kids Will Love This Book

  1. Easy-to-follow instructions
  2. Funny art you won’t find in any other series
  3. Promotes active imaginations
  4. Boosts creativity, and nurtures talent.
  5. Hours and hours of fun!

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 It’s vitally important to encourage creativity in our kids. This fun activity book will guide them through drawing 50 different robot characters, but when they’re done, I expect you’ll see many more creatures and characters that come directly from their own imaginations. Inspire storytelling, artistic tendencies, and embrace having fun with this kid-friendly art series from children’s book author and illustrator Kevin Coulston.

This book and many more in the series are available on Amazon.com, and are eligible for Prime shipping! Click here to buy.

CLICK HERE TO BUY
“HOW TO DRAW: CUTE CARTOON ANIMALS”
ON AMAZON

Join our mailing list to stay up to date on all “How to Draw” releases from FirstArtBooks. In addition to updates on new books, you’ll receive free drawing and activity pages. A great resource for Parents and Teachers looking to keep their children engaged creatively. Sign up for our free email list here, and get free drawing pages in your inbox right away!

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10 Reasons It’s Important to Encourage Creativity in Children https://firstartbooks.com/10-reasons-its-important-to-encourage-creativity-in-children/ Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:42:58 +0000 https://firstartbooks.com/?p=969 The post 10 Reasons It’s Important to Encourage Creativity in Children appeared first on FirstArtBooks.com.

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How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals

How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals
by Kevin Coulston

Set your children on a path for a successful future

  1. Encouraging creativity in children allows them to express themselves and their ideas in a unique and personal way. Through drawing and illustration, children can communicate emotions and thoughts that they may not have the words to express.
  2. Creativity helps children develop problem-solving skills. When faced with a blank page, children must use their imagination and think outside the box in order to come up with ideas and solutions.
    Drawing and illustration can help children improve their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
  3. Creativity can boost children’s self-esteem and confidence. When children are able to create something that they are proud of, it can give them a sense of accomplishment and boost their self-worth.
  4. Encouraging creativity in children can help them to become more empathetic and understanding of others. When children are able to express their own ideas and emotions through art, they are also able to understand and connect with the emotions and experiences of others.
  5. Creativity can help children to develop their own unique voice and style. As they experiment with different media and techniques, children can discover what works best for them and develop their own artistic voice.
  6. Drawing and illustration can provide children with a sense of relaxation and mindfulness. The act of creating art can be a therapeutic and calming activity, helping children to reduce stress and anxiety.
  7. Creativity can foster a love of learning in children. When children are engaged in creative activities, they are more likely to be curious and motivated to learn new things.
  8. Encouraging creativity in children can help them to develop their own sense of identity and individuality. Through art, children can explore and express their own interests, values, and beliefs.
  9. Creativity can inspire children to think outside the box and be innovative. When children are encouraged to be creative, they may be more likely to come up with unique and original ideas that can have a positive impact on the world around them.

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5 Reasons Your Kids Will Love This Book

  1. Easy-to-follow instructions
  2. Funny art you won’t find in any other series
  3. Promotes active imaginations
  4. Boosts creativity, and nurtures talent.
  5. Hours and hours of fun!

GET THE BOOK IN JUST 2 DAYS WITH AMAZON PRIME SHIPPING

 It’s vitally important to encourage creativity in our kids. This fun activity book will guide them through drawing 50 different robot characters, but when they’re done, I expect you’ll see many more creatures and characters that come directly from their own imaginations. Inspire storytelling, artistic tendencies, and embrace having fun with this kid-friendly art series from children’s book author and illustrator Kevin Coulston.

This book and many more in the series are available on Amazon.com, and are eligible for Prime shipping! Click here to buy.

CLICK HERE TO BUY
“HOW TO DRAW: CUTE CARTOON ANIMALS”
ON AMAZON

Join our mailing list to stay up to date on all “How to Draw” releases from FirstArtBooks. In addition to updates on new books, you’ll receive free drawing and activity pages. A great resource for Parents and Teachers looking to keep their children engaged creatively. Sign up for our free email list here, and get free drawing pages in your inbox right away!

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